Job title
Sr. Principal Engineer H-1B Salaries
67 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $151k.
Median base
$151k
Middle 50%
$132k–$180k
Filings
67
Top sponsor
Teksystems Global Services
Pay distribution
Base salary distribution
Whiskers reach P10–P90; the box is the P25–P75 interquartile range; the heavy line is the median. Base salary only.
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Filings | Median base |
|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | 1 | $121k |
| FY2025 | 6 | $141k |
| FY2024 | 4 | $152k |
| FY2023 | 5 | $165k |
| FY2022 | 17 | $187k |
| FY2021 | 13 | $130k |
| FY2020 | 5 | $170k |
| FY2019 | 4 | $107k |
| FY2018 | 6 | $146k |
| FY2017 | 3 | $151k |
| FY2016 | 3 | $160k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Sr. Principal Engineer
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Sr. Principal Engineer?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Sr. Principal Engineer is $151k (FY2026), from 67 filings. The middle 50% earn between $132k and $180k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Sr. Principal Engineers?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Sr. Principal Engineer are Teksystems Global Services, Autodesk, Pensando Systems.
- Where are most H-1B Sr. Principal Engineer jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Sr. Principal Engineer roles are Santa Clara, CA, Milpitas, CA, Irvine, CA.
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